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DU06 DCZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,412 mi
Last recorded155,412 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 DCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 155,412 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 155,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 142,989 miles

Rear play in both anti roll bar links

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate dash displaying srs fault but light not illuminating poss dash has been tamped with (7.1.6 (a))

body engine and sill covers fitted

dash indicating light fault

eml light not illuminating vehicle registed before 2008

front and rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2019 142,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear play in both anti roll bar links

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate dash displaying srs fault but light not illuminating poss dash has been tamped with (7.1.6 (a))

body engine and sill covers fitted

dash indicating light fault

eml light not illuminating vehicle registed before 2008

front and rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2018 133,359 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 128,243 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 144,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2014 106,282 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 84,166 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,039 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 73,039 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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DU06 DCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU06 DCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU06 DCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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